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Lee Sugden, chief executive at Salix Homes, said: “Following the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower, Salix Homes has been supporting the government testing programme to extract and test the cladding systems that are in place on eight of our tower blocks in Salford.

“Early results have found that the cladding samples provided for Canon Hussey Court, Arthur Millwood Court and Blackfriar Court have been identified as having a higher risk component. Work began on Monday to remove the affected cladding.

“Further results now received have detected that cladding samples for a further five blocks - Mulberry, Magnolia and Sycamore Courts, and Newbank and Riverbank towers, have been identified as having a lower risk than many other samples tested across the country and elsewhere in Salford.

“However, the sample material is still deemed to be non-compliant, therefore as a precautionary measure, we will be removing and replacing the affected panels.

“Work will take place over the coming weeks and the affected panels will be replaced with suitable alternative solutions that meet any new safety standards that are set.

Royce Court in Manchester is another block which will have cladding removed (Image: Manchester Evening News)

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“We are working closely with Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service to ensure we are taking all the necessary measures to maintain the safety of our residents.

“The safety of our residents is our utmost priority and as an additional precautionary measure, we have also increased our existing 24/7, CCTV security and response service by providing extra patrols on all blocks with cladding systems and strengthened safety arrangements with immediate effect.”

In neighbouring Manchester, 17 buildings have - or will have - cladding removed.